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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

The reward of patienceis praiseworthy

Hazrat Abu Hasan Siraaj R.A. says: I was performing tawaaf once while
on Haj; when I sawa very pretty woman, shining in her beauty. I looked
at her and said:"By Allah, this beauty and fine complexion must surely
be because she never experienced any grief or sorrow."
When I said this she overheard me and said:"Sir, it is that what you
think? By Allah, I am bent down under all the sorrows and grief that
have come my way. My heart and mind is filled with so much grief and
all along there has been no one can who share these with me."
I asked: "And how is that, lady?"
She replied: "My husband once slaughtered a goat as a Qurbaani
offering, whileI was breast feeding my infant child. My two young sons
were playingaround me. When I wentto cook the meat, the one son said
to the other: 'Come, let me show you how father slaughtered the goat.'
The other said: 'Well show me.' The first one then made the second
once lie down and cut his throat, as his father had slaughtered the
goat. When he realized what had happened, he ran away into the
mountains; where he was attacked by a wolf and eaten up.
The father went in search for him; searching from place to place until
he died of extreme thirst. In the mean time I was at home frantic with
worrywaiting for news of him.I put down my infant child and went to
the door to inquire about anyone who might have news of my husband.
The child crawled to the fireplace where a pot was boiling. The child
touched it and the boiling pot fell upon the baby, burning it to death
in such a ghastly manner that the child�s meat became separated from
the bones.
When my married daughter heard all this, in the house of her husband,
she fell down of shock. Thus I was left alone to bear all that."
I asked her: "And how, lady; did you manage all these misfortunes with
patience?"
She replied: "Whoever ponders on the difference between patience and
impatience, finds a world of difference between the two. The reward of
patience is praiseworthy; whereas for impatience there is nothing."
Then she recited some lines of poetry before walking away:
Patience did I exercise,
For that was my strongest pillar;
And should impatience have helped me,
Then I would have tried her.
Such patience did I on have that;
Had my trails descended on mountain high,
In broken rocks they would have ended.
Indeed did I control my eyes,
Those tears not fall;
And now within my heart alone,
My tears do roll.
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May Allah (SWT) grant us the ability to be patient! Ameen!
From Fazail e Haj (Virtuesof Haj) by Shaykul HadithMuhammed Zakaria,
originally recorded in Rowdh.

The lady who spoke nothing besides the Quran

An elderly Arab lady was sitting at the trunk of a tree, on the way to
Haj. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA) happened to pass that way. He
was also heading for Baitullah, for Hajj, and tothe Sacred tomb of the
Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu�layhi Wasallam). Seeingthis lady very
disturbed and in a state of despair,(distressed) he spoke to her. The
discussion is recorded as follows:
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah
The lady: "The word from a merciful Lord is Peace" (Surah 36 Aayat
58). She meant that the reply of salaam is from Allah, Most High,
Himself.
She said further: "Those whom Allah sendeth astray, there is no guide
for them." (Surah 7 Aayat 186). She meant that she has lost her way.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Where areyou coming from?
The lady: "Glorified be He who carried His servant by night from the
Musjid-e-Aqsa (invioble place of worship) to the Musjid-e-Haraam" (Far
distant place of worship) (Surah17 Aayat1). She meant that she had
come from Musjid-e-Aqsa.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): How long are you in this place?
The lady: "For three nights" (Surah 19 Aayat10).
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): What arrangements are made for your food?
The lady: "And who (Allah) feedeth me and watereth me" (Surah 26 Aayat
79). She meant that somehow or the other, her food is provided to her
by Allah.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Is there any water for Wudhu?
The lady: "And ye find not water, then go to high clean soil and (make
tayammum) rub your faces and hands." (therewith) (Surah 4 Aayat 43).
She meant that she makes tayammum, due to not finding water.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Here is some food. Partake of it.
The lady: "Strictly observe the fast till nightfall" (Surah 2 Aayat
187). She indicated that she is fasting.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): This is not the month of Ramadaan.
The lady: "And he who does good of his own accord (for him) lo!
Allahis responsive, aware". (Surah 2 Aayat158) meaning that I have
observed an optional (nafl) fast.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): It is permitted to break the fast
when in a journey.
The lady: "And that ye fast is better for you, if you did but know."
(Surah 2 Aayat 184)
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Speak likehow I speak.
The lady: "He (man) uttereth no word but there is with him an observer
ready" (Surah 50 Aayat 18). She meant that since every word of a
person is observed andrecorded, she is taking precaution by speaking
only in the words of the Holy Quran.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Which clan do you belong to?
The lady: "Follow not that whereof thou hast no knowledge, lo! The
hearing and the sight and heart of each of these it will be asked"
(Surah 17 Aayat36). She meant those things that you have no knowledge
of, nor do they concern you, you are wasting your strength (senses)
byenquiring about them.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Forgive me. I have certainly made a mistake.
The lady: "Have no fear this day. May Allah forgive you" (Surah 12 Aayat 92)
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Would you like to travel on my
camel and meet your caravan?
The lady: "And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it" (Surah 2 Aayat
197). Meaning that if you will do this good deeds towards me,Allah
will recompense you for it.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Well, then you may mount it.
Saying this he made the camel to sit down.
The lady: "Tell the believing men (when confronted by women) to lower
their gaze". (Surah 24 Aayat 30).
Hadhrat Abdullah understood and (turned)looked away. While she was
mounting, the camel jerked and her clothes got estrangled inthe saddle
(dorsers) and she proclaimed:"whatever of misfortunestriketh you, it
is what your hands have earned." (Surah 42 Aayat30).
In other words she was drawing Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak's (RA)
attention towards this mishap. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA)
understood and he tied the legs of the camel and he straightened the
straps of the saddle (or dorser).
She applauded him for his proficiency and capability by saying"And we
made Sulaiman to understand" (Surah 21 Aayat 79). When the journey was
about to begin, the lady recited the Aayats which are read when
undertaking a journey "Glorified be he who hath subdued these unto us,
and we were not capable (of subduing them). And lo, unto our Lord we
are returning." (Surah 43 Aayat 13).
Hadhrat Abdullh bin Mubarak (RA) held the bridle (or nose string) of
the camel. He began to hum the (Huddi) famous Arabic song for
travelling, and he started walking very fast.
The lady: "Be modest in thy bearing and subdue thy voice" (Surah 31
Aayat 19). Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA) understood. He began
walking slower and he lowered his voice.
The lady: "Recite of the Quran that which is easy for you." She meant
that instead of humming the Huddi, he should rather recite the Holy
Quran.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA) began reciting the Holy Quran.
The lady became very pleased and said "but none remember (accept
advice) except men of understanding" (Surah 2Aayat 269).
After reciting the Holy Quran for a while, Hadhrat Abdullah bin
Mubarak (RA) asked (the lady if she had a husband) (if he was alive)
"O Aunt, have haveyou a husband? (meaning is he living)
The lady: "O you who believe, ask not of thingswhich if they were
madeknown unto you, would trouble you" (Surah 5 Aayat 101). She meant
that no questions shouldbe asked regarding this matter which indicated
that her husband has most probably passed away. Finally they (caught
up) met the caravan.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Do you have any son or relative
(friend) in this caravan who has connection (contact) with you?
The lady: "Wealth and children are an ornament of life of the world"
(Surah 18 Aayat 46). She meant that her sons were with this caravan
and he has provisions with him.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): What work are your sons doing for
the caravan? (Hadhrat Abdullah's object for asking was to make it easy
for him to recognise her son).
The lady: "And landmarks, and by the star they find a way" (Surah 16
Aayat 16). She meant that he is a guide for the caravan.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA): Can you tell me their name?
The lady: "Allah chose Ibrahim as (for) a friend"(Surah 4 Aayat 125).
And Allah spoke directly untoMoosa" (Surah 19 Aayat 12). By reciting
these Aayats the lady informedhim that her sons names were Yahya,
Ibrahim andMoosa.
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA) called out these names in the
caravan and immediately three young people came forward.
The lady: (addressing her children) "Now send one of you with this
your silver coin unto the city. And let him see what food is purest
there and bring you a supply thereof" (Sura 18 Aayat 19) In other
wordsshe instructed them to feed Hadhrat Abdullah (RA).
When the food was brought, she told Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA):
"Eat and drink at ease for that which ye sent on before you in the
past days." (Surah 69 Aayat 24), and with this Aayat she recited
another Aayat, the object of which was to convey (show) her
gratefulness to him for his good conduct and courtesy. The Aayat
was:"Is the reward of goodness aught save goodness?" (Surah 55 Aayat
60).
Their conversation terminated on this Aayat. The lady's son informed
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mubarak (RA) that his mother has been speaking in
this manner, i.e. using only the Aayats of the Holy Quran in her
speech, for the last forty years.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Dispute and Arguments bring about Enmity

In sessions, forums and dialogue,it is easy to observe people engaged
in arguments, debate and disputes that may arouse discord and
hostility. This is an evil and incurable characteristic that occupies
many people.
Dispute is Part of Man's Nature
The Noble Quran clearly states that man is naturally argumentative,
despite the evidence, arguments, proofs, clear signs and varied
examples that he sees. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {And We
have certainly diversified in this Quran for the people from every
[kind of] example; but man has ever been, most of anything, [prone to]
dispute.} [Quran 18:54]
Two Types of Dispute
Disputes are either disliked or laudable. They can be commendable when
they are intended to show the truth, to direct others or to call them
to it.This is what Allaah The Almighty ordered the Prophet to adopt.
Allaah The Almighty Says (what means):
{Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and
argue with themin a way that is best. Indeed, yourLord is Most Knowing
of who has strayed from His way, and He is most knowing of who is
[rightly] guided.} [Quran 16:125]
{And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way
that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and
say, "We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to
you. And our God and your God is One; and we are Muslims [in
submission] to Him."} [Quran 29:46]
In this respect the Prophet said: "Struggle against disbelievers with
your money, souls and tongues."
'Abdullaah ibn 'Abbaas debated with the Khawaarij (an extreme sect in
Islam) at the time of 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib in compliance with the
latter's order. Ibn 'Abbaas and his father, informed and educated them
beyond the excuse of ignorance and then renounced them. Consequently,
many of them renounced their religious innovations. That was an
example of a praiseworthy argument that helps to show thetruth with
corroborative evidence.
Another kind of dispute, which is the subject of our discussion,
depends on falsehood, and it has many forms:
Dispute to Conceal the Truth
Dispute may be used to suppress the light of truth and to distract
people from it. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means):
{And indeed do the devils inspire their allies [among men] to dispute
with you. And if you wereto obey them, indeed, you would be
associators [of others with Him].} [Quran 6:121]
{They disputed by [using] falsehood to [attempt to] invalidate thereby
the truth. So I seized them, and how [terrible] was My Penalty.}
[Quran 40:5]
{And among them are those who listen to you, but We have placed over
their hearts coverings, lest they understand it, and in their ears
deafness. And if they should see every sign, they will not believe in
it. Even when they come to you arguing with you, those who disbelieve
say, "This is not but legends of the former peoples."} [Quran 6:25]
Arrogance is the motivation behind this sort of dispute – the
arrogance that prevents people from accepting the truth and acting
upon it. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, those who
dispute concerning the Signs of Allaah without [any] authority having
come to them - there is not within their breasts except pride,[the
extent of] which they cannotreach. So seek refuge in Allaah. Indeed,
it is He who is The Hearing, The Seeing.} [Quran 40:56]
This sort of dispute destroys, misleads, blinds and makes thosewho
practice it losers on the Day of Resurrection. Allaah The Almighty
Says (what means):
{And of the people is he who disputes about Allaah without knowledge
and follows every rebellious devil. It has been decreed for every
devil that whoever turns to him - he will misguide him and will lead
him to the punishment of the Blaze.} [Quran 22:3-4]
{And of the people is he who disputes about Allaah without knowledge
or guidance or an enlightening book [from Him], twisting his neck [in
arrogance] to mislead [people] from the wayof Allaah. For him in the
world is disgrace, and We will make him taste on the Day of
Resurrection the punishment of the Burning Fire.} [Quran 22:8-9]
Dispute in Showing One's Merit and Belittling Others
This is a great evil that few people manage to avoid. It is the habit
of many in their speaking as well as in their sessions and forums.
This sort of dispute is aroused by a person's feeling of superiority
and intelligence, and his attempts to deprecate the opinions of
others. This is a sign of deviation. The Prophet Muhammad said: "No
people have gone astray after the guidance they used to follow except
because of their engagement in disputes." Then he recited the verse
(which means): {They did not present thecomparison except for [mere]
argument. But, [in fact], they are a people prone to dispute.} [Quran
43:58] [Ibn Maajah, Al-Albaani - Hasan]
Allaah The Almighty does not like this kind of people. The Prophet
said: "The most hated person in the sight of Allaah is the most
quarrelsome one." [Al-Bukhaari]
People who build their arguments upon falsehood expose themselves to
the wrath of Allaah The Exalted. The Prophet said: "If a person
engages in a dispute based on falsehood while he knows that it is
falsehood, he incurs the wrath of Allaah on himself until he stops."
[Abu Daawood, Al-Albaani - Saheeh]
Knowing that this sort of disputeis difficult for people to avoid,
theProphet assured those who abandon it that they would thereby
receive a magnificent reward; He said: "I guarantee a palace on the
outskirts of Paradise for a man who avoids quarrelling even if he is
right." [Abu Daawood, Al-Albaani - Hasan]
These people are in grave danger,and their attitude indicates
deviation in their hearts. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {It
is He who has sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Book; in it are
verses [that are] precise - they are the foundation of the Book - and
others unspecific. As for those in whose hearts is deviation [from
truth], they will follow that of it which is unspecific, seeking
discord and seeking an interpretation [suitable to them]. And no one
knows its [true] interpretation except Allaah. But those firm in
knowledge say, "We believe in it. All [of it] is from our Lord." And
no one will be reminded except those of understanding.} [Quran 2:7]
The Prophet read this verse and said to one of his wives: "O
'Aa`ishah, when you seethose who dispute concerning the Quran, be sure
that they are whom Allaah intended here; so beware of them." [Ibn
Maajah, Al-Albaani - Saheeh]
Dispute Makes People Lose Out onGood
This sort of dispute causes the loss of good. 'Ubaadah ibn As-Saamit
said, "The Prophet once came out to inform us about the [date of the]
Night of Al-Qadr. However, a quarrel took place between two Muslim
men. The Prophet said: 'I had come out to inform you about [the date
of] the Night of Al-Qadr, but due to the quarrel that occurred between
so and so, its knowledge was taken away, and maybe this is better for
you. Now, look for it in the seventh, the ninth and the fifth [of the
lastten nights of the month of Ramadhaan].'" [Al-Bukhaari]
As it leads to the loss of good and mars acts of worship, such
disputes were declared impermissible. Allaah The Almighty Says (what
means): {Pilgrimage is [during] well-known months, so whoever had made
Pilgrimage obligatory upon himself therein [by enteringthe state of
Ihraam], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no
disobedience and no disputing during Pilgrimage.} [Quran 2:197]
With regards to fasting, the Prophet said: "When any one of you is
fasting, he must not have sexual relations…" and the wording that is
narrated by Sa'eed ibn Mansoor reads: "…He must not dispute."
This form of dispute causes grudges and enmity among people.
Disputing for Usurping the Rightsof Others
The most evil form of all is disputing to usurp the rights of others.
The Prophet said: "I am merely a human being, and you [disputants]
come to me with your cases. Someone may present his case eloquently
and in a more convincing way than another. I give my verdict according
to what I hear. So if ever I judge [by error] and give the right of a
brother to his other[brother], then he [the latter] should not take
it, for I am givinghim only a piece of the Fire." [Al-Bukhaari]
A person from Hadhramawt and another from Kindah once came to the
Prophet . The one who came from Hadhramawt said, "O Messenger of
Allaah, this man hasappropriated a land which belonged to my father."
The one who came from Kindah said, "Theland is mine and it is in my
possession. I cultivate it and he has no right to it." The Messenger
said to the Hadhramite: "Do you have any evidence [to support you]?"
He replied in the negative. The Prophet said: "Your case is then to be
decided by his oath." The Hadhramite said, "O Messenger of Allaah, he
isa liar and cares not what he swears and has no regard for anything."
The Prophet remarked: "You have no right to demand anything from him
except that [which you stated]." The man from Kindah then set out to
take an oath. When he left the Messenger said: "If he hastaken an oath
on his property to consume it unjustly, he will certainly meet Allaah
while He is turning away from [i.e., shunning] him." [Al-Bukhaari]
The Righteous Predecessors Warned Against Dispute
As disputes that are based on falsehood or not based on evidence
result in such previously-mentioned harms, the righteous warned
against disputes and advised us to avoid them. The following are some
reported citations in this regard.
Prophet Sulaymaan (Solomon) said to one of his sons, "Avoid dispute,
for it is of little benefit, and it stirs enmity among brothers."
Ibn 'Abbaas and his father, said, "What a sinful action it is foryou
to be disputant."
Al-Awzaa'i said, "If Allaah The Almighty wants evil to befall some
people, He keeps them in continuous dispute and makes them stop doing
[good deeds]."
Muhammad ibn Husayn ibn 'Ali said, "Dispute erases one's religion and
implants enmity among people."
'Abdullaah ibn Al-Hasan ibn Al-Husayn was asked, "What do you think of
dispute?" He replied, "It spoils old friendship and severs firm
relations. It is at the very least a means of overpowering others in
argument, which is the strongestcause for the severance of relations."
Ash-Shaafi'i said, "Dispute in religion hardens hearts and causes grudges."
In the past, it was said, "Do not dispute with either a forbearing or
a foolish person - the former will overcome you and the latter will
harm you."
O Allaah, keep us away from dispute and the disputant, and help us to
be upright, and do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided
us.

What Do Scholars Say about Intermixing? - II

• Shaykh Ibn Baaz answeringthe advocates of permissiveness and
necessity of intermixing between the sexes:
In answer to the Director of San'aa' University, Abdul-'Azeez
Al-Muqaalih, who wrote an articlein As-Siyaasah newspaper in 24/7/1404
AH, calling for intermixing between the sexes ineducational
institutions, arguing that both men and women used to perform prayer
in the same mosque during the lifetime of the Prophet Shaykh Ibn Baaz
said:
There is no doubt that this call represents a serious violation of the
Islamic Sharee'ah (Islamic legislation), because the Sharee'ah does
not call for intermixing between the sexes but rather forbids it and
stresses such forbiddance. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means):
• {And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as [was] the
display of the former times of ignorance.} [Quran 33:33]
• {O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the
believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer
garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be
abused. And ever is Allaah Forgiving and Merciful.} [Quran 33:58]
• {And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and
guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that
which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a portion of] their
head covers overtheir chests and not expose their adornment except to
their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons,
their husbands' sons, their brothers, their brothers' sons, their
sisters' sons, their women, that which their right hands possess, or
those male attendants having no physical desire, or children who are
not yet aware of the private aspects of women. And let them not stamp
their feet to make known what they conceal of their adornment. And
turn to Allaah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might
succeed.} [Quran 24:31]
• {And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a
partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts.} [Quran
33:53]
There are many other verses in the Quran calling women to remain in
their houses for fear of temptation, as long as there is nonecessity
for them to leave the house.
It was narrated on the authority of Usaamah ibn Zayd that the Prophet
said: "I am not leaving behind me a more harmful temptation for men
thanwomen." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]
It was also narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that the
Prophet said: "The world is sweet and green (alluring); and verily,
Allaah is making you succeed each other, generation after generation
in order to see how you act. So, beware of this world and bewareof
women, for they were the firsttrial of Banu Israel." [Muslim]
It is known that when male and female students sit at the same desk,
this causes temptation, particularly when the female students do not
adhere to the Hijaab (Islamic covering). There was no intermixing
between men and women during the lifetime of the Prophet -- neither in
the mosque nor in markets; rather, rows of women were always behind
those of men. The Prophet said: "The best of the men's rows (in
prayer) is the first row and the worst is the last; and the best
ofthe woman's rows is the last andthe worst is the first." The Prophet
also used to command his Companions to wait for a while until the
women had left the mosque. He also commanded women not to walk in the
middle of the road, and used to go to the women to preach to them
after the men at the conclusion of the 'Eed prayer because they were
at a distance, unable to hear the Khutbah (sermon).
• Shaykh Ibn Baaz also said in answer to Al-Jazeerah newspaper, issued
in 15/4/1403 AH, where some writers suggested mixed education in
elementary schools:
This is a very dangerous and evil suggestion. It was narrated on the
authority of 'Abdullaah ibn 'Amr ibn Al-'Aas that the Prophet said:
"Command yourchildren to perform prayer when they are seven years old,
and beatthem for (not offering) it when they are ten, and separate
them in beds." [Abu Daawood]
The Prophet commanded us to prevent boys and girls from sharing the
same bed after the age of ten because such intermixing may lead to
immorality.
• Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen was asked the following question:"I am a young
man from a rich family. I study at a mixed school and this helped me
establish shameful relationships with girls. I have committed many
sins and I want to know what I should do to get rid of my misery. Is
there repentance for me? What are the conditions of repentance?"
In his response to this question, Shaykh ibn 'Uthaymeen called upon
rulers to protect their people from the causes of evil and temptation,
particularly the Fitnah (trial) of intermixing between the sexes. In
addition tosincere intention and true determination, this can be
achieved through establishing schools, institutes, and universities
only for girls. Womenhave the right to learn just as men, but they
must be separatedfrom men.
Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri reported, "A woman came to the Messenger of
Allaah and said, "O Messenger of Allaah! Only men benefit from your
teachings, so please devote some of your time to us; a day onwhich we
may come to you so that you may teach us about what Allaah The
Almighty has taught you." The Prophet said: "Gather on such-and-such
aday at such-and-such a place." They gathered and he went to them
and taught them what Allaah The Almighty had taught him".
[Al-Bukhaari]
This apparently proves that a special place should be dedicatedto the
education of women, sincethe Prophet did not tell them to attend with
men.
• Dr. Muhammad Ismaa'eel Al-Muqaddim said in his book 'Awdat Al-Hijaab:
The example of those who underestimate the matter of prohibited
intermixing between men and women under the pretext that they are
habituated to adherence to chastity and virtue, is that of a people
who put an amount of gunpowder near a lighted fire and then claim that
there will not be an explosion because there is a warning written on
the gunpowder that it should not burn. This is merely illusion that is
removed from reality because it contradicts the nature of things.
Those who invented intermixing are now suffering from its catastrophic
results and calling to have it cancelled.